Bayfront Health Port Charlotte
Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Fractures — PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Bayfront Health Port Charlotte | Report ID | 2018010249 |
| Address | 2500 Harbor Blvd | City, State ZIP | PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA 33952 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Source of Injury | Floor, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Power cords, electrical cords, extension cords | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.98000, -82.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee tripped and fell over some wires while standing up at her desk, suffering a fracture.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2018, a worker at Bayfront Health Port Charlotte in PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floor, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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